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YN51 AZU

2001 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,351 mi
Last recorded132,351 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 AZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 132,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 121,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 111,533 miles

Both rear tyres low in tread and slightly out of shape

Small splits in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 111,533 miles

Both rear tyres low in tread and slightly out of shape

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Small splits in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 102,561 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 102,561 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 94,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 85,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,187 miles

oil leak o/s underside of engine, rear exhaust box outer caseing starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 62,211 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 54,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

auxillery belt tensioner worn and noise

Fail 6 Sep 2008 54,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

auxillery belt tensioner worn and noise

Pass 1 Sep 2007 45,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,806 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 36,712 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 27,142 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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YN51 AZU is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN51 AZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN51 AZU registered?

YN51 AZU is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is YN51 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 AZU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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